Home › Michigan › Muskegon › Bear Trap American Jiu Jitsu - PSF Muskegon
Bear Trap American Jiu Jitsu - PSF Muskegon
4.9 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Muskegon, Michigan
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- No-gi no-gi grappling classes — training in a rashguard and shorts, with faster scrambles and a natural bridge to MMA
- Open mat open-mat rolling sessions for members to practice live — always optional and at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule beartrapajj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 231-272-5579
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12–3 pm |
The classes they run
“They are knowledgeable, professional jiu jitsu coaches who genuinely care about proper technique, safety, and student development.”
“Thank you Bear Trap American Jiu Jitsu for letting my son jump into your kids’ BJJ class.”
“He's great with traditional bjj fundamentals but also has a very technical/conceptual no gi game.”
“I recently stopped in to Bear Trap American Jiu Jitsu for an open mat, with some of my students.”
Other martial arts here
“I trained with Fahd for about half a year and he’s a fantastic coach when it come to learning Muay Thai, can’t wait to learn and experience more”
“If, you are interested in MMA, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling or Muay Thai Kick Boxing then I would definitely check them out and join.”
“If, you are interested in MMA, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling or Muay Thai Kick Boxing then I would definitely check them out and join.”
“If, you are interested in MMA, Jiu Jitsu, wrestling or Muay Thai Kick Boxing then I would definitely check them out and join.”
“Drew is super passionate about the art of the “wrestle-judo-jitsu” philosophy.”
“Drew is super passionate about the art of the “wrestle-judo-jitsu” philosophy.”
What members say
“Fahd is a really good instructor. Super patient and knowledgeable and will push you for the best”
“Not only are they amazing at teaching skills and discipline, but they also build confidence and create such a positive, supportive environment.”
“They are knowledgeable, professional jiu jitsu coaches who genuinely care about proper technique, safety, and student development.”
“I promise you it’s worth it and worth the money.”
“Not only are they amazing at teaching skills and discipline, but they also build confidence and create such a positive, supportive environment.”
From the reviews
I’ve known Drew and Niki since 2019 when we trained at South Bay Jiu Jitsu in Hermosa Beach, CA. They are knowledgeable, professional jiu jitsu coaches who genuinely care about proper technique, safety, and student development.
I trained with Fahd for about half a year and he’s a fantastic coach when it come to learning Muay Thai, can’t wait to learn and experience more
Drew is an excellent jiu jitsu practitioner and I have learned a lot from him in our rolls
I had the opportunity to train under Fahd in Muay Thai. He is an excellent coach. He had patience, Knowledge and his classes are fun. I highly recommend him.
New to BJJ? Start at Bear Trap American Jiu Jitsu - PSF Muskegon
Bear Trap American Jiu Jitsu - PSF Muskegon comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never rolled or set foot on a mat, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard rolling — reputable gyms build fundamentals (positions, escapes, and basic submissions) for weeks, live rolling eases in gradually, and tapping early keeps every roll safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out, and leave your ego at the door. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first BJJ class at Bear Trap American Jiu Jitsu - PSF Muskegon
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
More BJJ gyms near Muskegon
Island Jiu Jitsu Michigan
5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Jiu-jitsu Jims LLC
Lakeshore Jiu jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site